新職業(yè)英語IT英語Unit1 Liaison

1、Warming-upReading AListeningSpeaking4123Writing6Project7Vocabulary and Structure8Unit 1 LiaisonReading B59Unit 1 LiaisonTask 1 The following are popular IT products. Match each of them with its corresponding picture.A. desktop B. notebook C. server D. mainboard E. digital entertainment products F. p

2、eripheralsBDCEAFUnit 1 LiaisonTask 2 Tormarch is an IT company. It has several departments. Match each department with its main responsibility.Research & Development2. Production3. Testing4. Marketing & Sales5. After-sales Service6. Human Resources7. Finance8. PurchasingIt deals with bills,

3、salaries, taxes, investment and budgets, etc.B. It is responsible for advertising and market research and it organizes the selling of the products.C. It produces the products.D. It deals with staff and is responsible for recruitment and staff training.E. It is responsible for buying the materials th

4、e company needs to make products.F. It conducts researches, develops new products and improves the finished products.G. It puts the finished products into a series of tests to see their overall performance.H. It solves the problems that come from the customers.Reading AUnit 1 LiaisonTask 1 Before re

5、ading the passage, see how much you know about Lenovo by answering the following questions.What do you know about Lenovo and its products?2. What do you think leads to the global success of Lenovo? LenovoNew World, New thinking Para.1 In 1984, with a vision that computers will surely change peoples

6、way of work and life, Lenovos founder Liu Chuanzhi, together with 10 like-minded colleagues, opened the New Technology Developer Inc. It later changed into the widely known name of Legend Group.Reading AUnit 1 LiaisonLenovoNew World, New thinking Para.2 In the following years, bearing the core value

7、 of the companyinnovationin mind, Legend made a lot of important technical breakthroughs, such as the invention of Legend Chinese character card that can translate the operating system from English into Chinese, the creation of “one-touch-to-the-net” computers that can connect to the Net simply by p

8、ressing one button, and the development of the collaborative application technology. All these innovations contribute to Legends leading share in the PC market in China for more than 10 years. Reading AUnit 1 LiaisonLenovoNew World, New thinking Para.3 In the year 2003, Legend announced its new “Len

9、ovo” logo to prepare for its expansion into the overseas market. Two years later, Lenovo completed the buying of IBMs Personal Computing Division. It now employees over 25,000 people worldwide with its Executive Headquarters located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It has research and development centers

10、 in China, Japan and the United States. Besides the main PC manufacturing and assembly facilities in China, it has additional manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States, Mexico, Brazil and many other countries. Reading AUnit 1 LiaisonLenovoNew World, New thinking Para.4 Today, Le

11、novos main businesses include developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality PC products and value-added services. Its worldwide products include the famous ThinkPad notebooks and ThinkCentre desktops. In China, Lenovo has about one-third of the PC market. In addition to its Tianjiao and Fengx

12、ing consumer desktops and Yangtian and Kaitian enterprise desktops, it also has a broad and expanding product line including servers, peripherals and digital entertainment products. Reading AUnit 1 LiaisonLenovoNew World, New thinking Para. 5 Committed to the four company values, namely, customer sa

13、tisfaction, innovative spirit, accuracy, and trustworthiness, Lenovo is striving to be a new world company that designs and makes innovative and exciting products and services to meet its global customers needs.Reading AUnit 1 Liaison 聯(lián)想聯(lián)想新世界，新思維新世界，新思維 1984年，由于預(yù)見到計(jì)算機(jī)必將改變?nèi)藗兊墓ぷ骱蜕罘绞?，?lián)想的創(chuàng)始人柳傳志和十個(gè)志同道合的

14、同事創(chuàng)建了新技術(shù)開發(fā)公司，該公司就是后來舉世聞名的聯(lián)想集團(tuán)。隨后的幾年里， 本著公司的核心價(jià)值觀創(chuàng)新，聯(lián)想實(shí)現(xiàn)了很多重要的技術(shù)突破：例如發(fā)明了能將操作系統(tǒng)由英文翻譯成中文的聯(lián)想漢卡，創(chuàng)造了輕敲一個(gè)按鍵就能上網(wǎng)的“一鍵式上網(wǎng)”以及發(fā)展了聯(lián)合應(yīng)用技術(shù)。所有這些創(chuàng)新奠定了聯(lián)想十多年來在中國電腦市場(chǎng)上的領(lǐng)先地位。2003年，聯(lián)想更名為L(zhǎng)enovo，準(zhǔn)備進(jìn)軍海外市場(chǎng)。兩年后，聯(lián)想收購了IBM 個(gè)人電腦部。如今，聯(lián)想全球雇員超過2.5萬人，總部位于北卡羅萊納州的羅利，研發(fā)中心設(shè)在中國、日本和美國。除了中國的電腦生產(chǎn)和裝配廠外，聯(lián)想在美國、墨西哥、巴西和其他國家也建有生產(chǎn)和分銷中心?，F(xiàn)在，聯(lián)想的主要業(yè)務(wù)涉及

15、開發(fā)、制造和銷售高質(zhì)量個(gè)人電腦產(chǎn)品及增值服務(wù)。其在全世界生產(chǎn)銷售的產(chǎn)品包括著名的ThinkPad筆記本電腦和ThinkCentre臺(tái)式機(jī)。在中國，聯(lián)想占有約三分之一的個(gè)人電腦市場(chǎng)。產(chǎn)品除天驕、鋒行家用臺(tái)式機(jī)以及揚(yáng)天、開天商用臺(tái)式機(jī)外，聯(lián)想還有一條包括服務(wù)器、外設(shè)和數(shù)碼娛樂產(chǎn)品在內(nèi)的生產(chǎn)線，這條生產(chǎn)線產(chǎn)品豐富，日益擴(kuò)大。聯(lián)想總是將其公司價(jià)值觀牢記在心：服務(wù)客戶、創(chuàng)業(yè)創(chuàng)新、精準(zhǔn)求實(shí)和誠信共享。聯(lián)想致力于成為一家世界性的公司，設(shè)計(jì)并提供新穎動(dòng)人的產(chǎn)品和服務(wù)來滿足全球顧客的需求。vision n. of looking ahead 遠(yuǎn)見Reading AUnit 1 LiaisonHis vision

16、 helps him to achieve great success. adj. having similar interests and opinionslike-mindedShe likes the trip very much because of the opportunity to mix with hundreds of like-minded people. bear in mindn. remember; keep in ones mindReading AUnit 1 Liaison Please bear in mind what I have told you in

17、class. Bear this in mind, never turn to me for pocket money. n. introduction of new things innovationThey look innovation as the key to their companys rapid development. The meeting of the two presidents made a breakthrough in the relations between the two countries.It demonstrates a major technolog

18、ical breakthrough.breakthroughn. an important new discoverycontribute toto be one of the causes or features of somethingReading AUnit 1 LiaisonAir pollution contributes to respiratory diseases.They contributed weather to the delay of their arrival. to be in a particular positionbe located inThe bake

19、r located his bakery in the new shopping center.His house is located in the suburbs of the city.The kitchen is equipped with many modern facilities.Are the sports facilities in your university advanced?facilityn. usu. facilities rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpos

20、ein addition tobesidesReading AUnit 1 LiaisonIn addition to apples you have asked for, I bought you some oranges.In addition to the money that my mother gave me, I have some savings myself to buy the book. n. correctness, exactness accuracyThe calculation is with great accuracy.Is accuracy more impo

21、rtant than fluency when one speaks a certain language?c.f. accurate adj. You must be more accurate with your work next time.trustworthiness n. dependabilityReading AUnit 1 LiaisonTrustworthiness is a moral value considered to be a virtue.c.f. trustworthy: adj. To many of his colleagues, he is a trus

22、tworthy man. With so many details, this is a trustworthy report. Reading AUnit 1 LiaisonTask 2 Read the passage and match each paragraph with the corresponding aspect of the company. LenovoParagraph 1 A. Important breakthroughs Paragraph 2 B. FoundationParagraph 3 C. Company valuesParagraph 4 D. Mai

23、n businesses Paragraph 5 E. Expansion Reading AUnit 1 LiaisonTask 3 Reading the passage again and answer the following questions. What is the original name for Lenovo?2. What are some of its technical breakthroughs?3. Why did Lenovo change its name from Legend to its present one?New Technology Devel

24、oper Inc.The invention of Legend Chinese character card, the creation of “one-touch-to-the-net” computers, and the development of the collaborative application technology.To prepare for its expansion into the overseas market. 4. What are Lenovos main businesses?5. What are Lenovos company values? An

25、d which do you think is the most important for a company?Reading AUnit 1 LiaisonLenovos main businesses include developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality PC products and value-added services.Lenovos values are customer satisfaction, innovative spirit, accuracy and trustworthiness. Reading

26、 AUnit 1 LiaisonTask 4 Match the following terms with their Chinese meanings. 1. founderA. 創(chuàng)始人2. technical breakthrough B. 漢卡3. operating systemC. 一鍵式上網(wǎng)4. Chinese character card D. 家用臺(tái)式機(jī)5. one-touch-to-the-netE. 操作系統(tǒng)6. enterprise desktopF. 商用臺(tái)式機(jī)7. consumer desktopG. 服務(wù)器8. server H. 外部設(shè)備9. peripheral

27、 I. 數(shù)碼娛樂產(chǎn)品10. digital entertainment productJ. 技術(shù)突破ListeningUnit 1 LiaisonTask 1 Susan is answering a call from Paul. Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with what you hear.The conversation probably takes place between a(n) _ and a(n) _.2. Paul Lee, the _ manager from Tormarch Company,

28、calls to learn about the _ _ of Lenovo Company.3. Paul Lee is arranged to meet the _ manager of Lenovo Company tomorrow morning, for the manager is _ at the moment.secretaryclientpurchasing enterpriselaptopssalesoccupiedScript W: Good morning. Lenovo Company. This is Susan Pacher speaking. What can

29、I do for you? M: Good morning. This is Paul Lee, purchasing manager from Tormarch Company. Id like to talk with your sales manager to learn about your enterprise laptops targeted at small-to-medium businesses. W: Im sorry, our sales manager is occupied at the moment. Would you like to make an appoin

30、tment?M: Yes, thatll be great. W: How about 10 oclock tomorrow morning?M: OK, lets make it at 10.ListeningUnit 1 LiaisonListeningUnit 1 LiaisonTask 2 Susan is receiving a visitor. Listen to the conversation and complete the following notepad. Visitors name: _Purpose of the visit: _Time and place for

31、 the appointment:_Drink preference(s):_Paul Leeto meet with the sales manager, Eric Zhangat 10, Room 305, Eric Zhangs officecoffee, with milk and sugarListeningUnit 1 LiaisonScriptW: Good morning. May I help you, Sir?M: Good morning. Im Paul Lee, purchasing manager from Tormarch Company. Im here to

32、meet with your sales manager, Eric Zhang at 10. W: Oh, nice to meet you, Mr. Lee. Im Susan Pacher, secretary of Mr. Zhang. We talked on the phone yesterday. M: Yes. Nice to meet you, too, Ms. Pacher. W: Mr. Zhang will see you in a minute. Please take a seat first. Mr. Lee, would you like something t

33、o drink?M: Yes, thank you.W: Tea or coffee?M: Coffee, please, with milk and sugar.W: OK. Itll be ready in a moment.(Five minutes later, the telephone rings. Susan answers the phone and turns to Mr. Lee.)W: Mr. Lee, Mr. Zhang is expecting you in his office.M: Good. Would you please tell me his room n

34、umber?W: Sure, its Room 305. Let me show you there.M: Thank you.ListeningUnit 1 LiaisonTask 3 Susan is calling Tormarch Company. Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions. Why does Susan call? _ _ _2. What are the requirements that Mr. Lee talked about last time? _3. What are the

35、 other requirements that Lisa mentioned this time? _ _Because the sales manager, Mr. Zhang wants to know more about Tormarch Companys specific needs in choosing Lenovos enterprise notebooks so as to make proper recommendations. Quality and security. Easy access to networks, nice looks in design and

36、affordable price.ScriptW1: Good afternoon. Purchasing Department of Tormarch Company. This is Lisa Gardner speaking. W2: Good afternoon. Im Susan Pacher from Lenovo Company. Our sales manager, Mr. Zhang would like to know more about your specific needs in choosing our enterprise notebooks, so we can

37、 make proper recommendations. W1: Oh, yes. Mr. Lee is not in at the moment. But he told me to give you our needs if you call. I know last time he talked with Mr. Zhang about quality and security; these are our basic requirements. He also hopes that the laptops have easy access to networks and nice l

38、ooks in design. W2: Let me write them down, easy access to networks and nice looks.W1: Exactly. In addition, affordability is a major concern as well. Mr. Lee hopes the price for those laptops wont be too high.W2: OK, Ill tell Mr. Zhang about all your considerations.ListeningUnit 1 LiaisonListeningU

39、nit 1 LiaisonTask 4 Mr. Zhang is having a talk with Susan. Listen to the conversation and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. Susan hasnt called the Tormarch Company yet.2. Mr. Zhang is going to Hainan for a sales meeting tomorrow.3. Mr. Zhang asks Susan to inform t

40、he sales representatives that the sales meeting has to be changed to 5 oclock this afternoon.4. Mr. Zhang hopes that the sales representatives will bring the local sales analysis report with them when they attend the meeting.5. Mr. Zhang will not be back from Hainan until Thursday.TFFFTScriptM: Susa

41、n, have you phoned the Tormarch Company about their specific requirements of our laptops?W: Yes. Here is a list of their requirements.M: Good. Thank you. By the way, I must go to Hainan for a promotional campaign tomorrow. So please inform our sales representatives that the meeting scheduled tomorro

42、w has to be changed to 3 oclock this afternoon. W: I see. At the same place?M: Yes. Please also remind them to bring the local sales analysis report with them.W: Sure. I will call them now. Do you also need me to book the ticket for your trip tomorrow? M: Yes, please. W: What time are you going to l

43、eave?M: Around 8:00 to 9:00 oclock tomorrow morning.W: When are you coming back? Shall I book a return ticket for you?M: Yes, that will be good. Ill be back on Thursday.W: Do you need me to prepare anything before you leave tomorrow?M: Not this time, Susan, thank you anyway.ListeningUnit 1 LiaisonLi

44、steningUnit 1 LiaisonTask 5 Listen to a passage about the general responsibilities of secretaries and tick those responsibilities mentioned.ptype letters and emailspproofread letterspreceive and distribute mailspanswer phone calls and puts them through to the right peoplepprepare payrolls pmake copi

45、es and sends faxespgreet customers and visitorspcomplete bank transactionspset up meetings and appointmentsppurchase office suppliespMaintenance and check-ups on office equipmentScriptThe General Responsibilities of Secretaries In a company, secretaries have many responsibilities in the office. They

46、 type and send letters, emails and other correspondence, receive and distribute the incoming mails. They answer phone calls and put them through to the appropriate people. They may greet customers and visitors and set up meetings and appointments for various people in the company. In charge of purch

47、asing office supplies, they may also schedule and organize maintenance and check-ups on all of the office equipment. What mentioned above are the general responsibilities of secretaries. But remember, if youre employed as a secretary, it would be a good idea to check with the company to see if there

48、 are any specific duties.ListeningUnit 1 LiaisonSpeakingUnit 1 LiaisonTask 1 Work in pairs. Practice making short conversations with the words provided according to the example below.Example: Susan / Mr. Zhang / hold a sales meeting at nine / meet Mr. Lee at 10A: Good morning, Susan. Whats my schedu

49、le for today?B: Good morning, Mr. Zhang. You are supposed to hold a sales meeting at 9 oclock this morning.A: I see. What else? / Anything else?B: You will meet Mr. Lee, the purchasing manager of Tormarch Company at 10 in your office.1. Lily / Mr. Brown / make a speech at the meeting this afternoon

50、/ fly to Kunming for a promotional campaign of the newly-designed notebooks2. Anne / Ms. Black / prepare for a file about local sales analysis / make a business trip to Dalian for the development of the local market3. Toni / Ms. Green / attend “New Technology Fair” at the Conference Hall in the morn

51、ing / have lunch with Mr. Ma from Microsoft CompanySpeakingUnit 1 LiaisonTask 2 Work in pairs. Susan, the secretary of Lenovo Company, is meeting the purchasing manager of Tormarch Company. Role-play it according to the instructions below.Manager of Tormarch CompanyGreet.Say something nice ofLenovo

52、Company.Express thanks.Express thanks andenjoyment.Secretary of LenovoCompanyGreet and welcome.Invite the client to take aseat.Offer something to drink.SpeakingUnit 1 LiaisonTask 3 Work in pairs. Susan is telling Mr. Zhang about Tormarch Companys requirements. Discuss and finish the conversation. Yo

53、u may refer to the expressions in the Language Focus Box. Language Focus BoxA. They said that the products should be reliable and secure.B. They hope that the laptops can have easy access to networks.C. They also asked about the possible discount we could offer.D. In their mind, a nice look of the c

54、omputer is as important as its performance. Susan: Good afternoon, Mr. Zhang. I have phoned the Tormarch Company about their requirements of our products.Mr. Zhang: Great. What did they say? Susan: 1_.Mr. Zhang: Yes, of course. Susan: Besides, 2 _.Mr. Zhang: That makes sense. Easy connection to the

55、Net can help them do business better. Anything else? Susan: 3 _.Mr. Zhang: How much are they willing to pay for each? Susan: 9,000 yuan at most.Mr. Zhang: I see. Is that all? Susan: No. They also mentioned the design. 4_.Mr. Zhang: Really? Thats interesting. they hope that the laptops can have easy

56、access to networks They also asked about the possible discount we could offer In their mind, a nice look of the computer is as important as its performanceThey said that the products should be reliable, durable, and secureSpeakingUnit 1 LiaisonSpeakingUnit 1 LiaisonTask 4 Work in groups. Susan is of

57、fering the staff members in the office some tips on how to use the printers. Practice making conversations with the tips given. Always turn the printer on and off by using the printers on/off switch.Keep the printer clean, for dirt, dust, and paper shreds can interfere with the printers normal funct

58、ions.Use the proper type of paper for the printer and do not mix different types of paper in the same bin.When the printer indicates the cartridge is empty, remove the cartridge, tip it and reinsert it back. Then you can get a little more printing.Reading BUnit 1 LiaisonDear Susan, After talking wit

59、h your sales manager Mr. Zhang both in person and on the phone about our expectations of your enterprise laptops, we are basically satisfied with your recommendation of the ThinkPad SL series. As you know, we are a small company featuring in career training. Your cutting-edge technologies such as bu

60、ilt-in high-speed mobile broadband connectivity, excellent multimedia capabilities, as well as a stylish design are just fit for our needs. Besides, the software and service packages that come with your computers seem to be developed with users like us in mind. With those packages, we can get timely help w